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Gay Street Bridge will never reopen to vehicle traffic

7 things to know about Knoxville's Gay Street Bridge now that it won't reopen to cars

After months of uncertainty following the sudden shutdown of downtown Knoxville's historic Gay Street Bridge last summer, drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians finally have an answer: The bridge will be closed forever to regular drivers.

Tennessean · 2d

Gay Street Bridge will never reopen to vehicle traffic, but will for pedestrians and bicyclists

The bridge opened in 1898 and connects downtown to South Knoxville across the Tennessee River. It has been closed to cars and pedestrians since June 25 after TDOT crews found a distorted steel piece that could have caused part of the structure to buckle.

Yahoo · 1d

Future of the Gay Street bridge

The City of Knoxville gave an update on the status of the Gay Street Bridge Wednesday, nearly seven months since the bridge closed due to structural damage. The bridge will reopen for pedestrian use only by the end of this year or early 2026.

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Downtown lowdown: Opposition to a proposed high-rise and the return of a beloved festival

We also look at where beer sales could expand at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center (beer garden anyone?) and how ...

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Sunsphere unveils annual passes for unlimited Knoxville views

"Its 4th Floor Observation Deck provides a stunning 360-degree view of downtown Knoxville, the Great Smoky Mountains, World’s Fair Park, the Tennessee River, and the University of Tennessee ...

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'Super Bowl' of bass fishing returning to Knoxville for 3rd time

B.A.S.S. officials announced today that the so-called, Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, is making its way back to Knoxville, Tenn. for the third time. Some of the to ...

8don MSN

Knoxville to host Bassmaster Classic event in spring 2026

The Bassmaster Classic, presented by Under Armour, is a three-day professional bass fishing tournament organized by the Bass ...

Yahoo1mon

Two downtown Knoxville nuclear fallout shelters still exist. C'mon inside!

The walls are like 2 feet thick with solid concrete and river rock in them." Think walls give away the former location of a fallout shelter in the basement of the YMCA in downtown Knoxville.

1don MSN

Every other major Tennessee city has turned an old bridge into an urban life destination

Knoxville will follow the example of Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville to reopen an antique bridge for pedestrians.

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Knoxville's Market Square

Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems (20 reviews) Knoxville Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour ...

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